Antoinette Brim-Bell - 'The Poet is Freed'

The video tutorial explores a poetic exercise given by Krista Franklin, where participants create a collage poem using random words. The speaker reflects on their journey of discovering their poetic voice, using vivid imagery and themes of self-discovery. The poem, 'The Poet is Freed,' delves into the interplay of language, identity, and creativity, encouraging the audience to embrace their unique voice and the power of words.

What was the purpose of the coffee can filled with words given by Krista Franklin?

• To paint a picture

• To write a novel

• To create a collage poem

• To compose a song

Which words did the narrator receive from the coffee can?

• Lily, pop, and mosque

• Rose, rock, and church

• Sunflower, blues, and temple

• Rhododendron, jazz, and cathedral

In the poem, what imagery is used to describe the journey of self-discovery?

• A river flowing through a forest

• A swarm of snapdragons and mosaic mangoes

• A desert with endless sand dunes

• A mountain covered in snow

What does the narrator wish to achieve with language in the poem?

• To create a map to new places

• To build a house

• To write a scientific paper

• To design a fashion line

What promise is made at the end of the poem?

• All roads lead to the same destination

• Language is a barrier to understanding

• Every journey ends in failure

• No creature ever falls short of its own completion